April 29, 2011
Official results for the Tourist Board’s kite flying competition 2011 released
The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board has released the official results of its kite flying competition for 2011, held simultaneously overthe Easter weekend in Providenciales and North Caicos.Results for the event held on Monday April 25 at the…
April 29, 2011
Former US President Bill Clinton and his family vacations in the TCI
Former US President Bill Clinton, his wife current US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and other members of his…
April 29, 2011
Advisory Council meets
The Advisory Council met on Wednesday 27th April at the NJS Francis building, Grand Turk. The Council discussed current airport security arrangements and underlined the importance of ensuring the integrity of the full perimeter of the airport. It…
April 29, 2011
TASK FORCE SET UP FOR ILLEGAL STRUCTURES
The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources has reported to the Advisory Council about the growing problem of illegal settlements in the bush on Providenciales and prompted Governor Gordon Wetherell to enact a task force to deal with the…
April 29, 2011
An eco-tourism website promotes the development of a sustainable economy for North and Middle Caicos
An eco-tourism website has been launched to promote the development of a sustainable economy for the islands of North and Middle Caicos.The new website is the brainchild of Sara Kaufman and Daniel O. Forbes the founders of the Middle Caicos Co-op,…
April 29, 2011
Two cadets terminated
Termination of two cadets in training results in the establishment of a Professional Integrity UnitThe Commissioner of Police of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police terminated the employment of two cadets in training last Friday.According to…
April 29, 2011
Police stories
An officer of the court opts for jury trial in a drug related case. On the 15th of April 2011 the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police charged Lakisha Brooks with possession of cannabis.On the 19th April 2011 Ms Brooks appeared in court and elected…
April 29, 2011
TCI enters first phase of UK bond
The Turks and Caicos Islands completed a roughly $280 million bond sale that officials say aims to help the British dependency tackle a fiscal crisis. The Caribbean islands' London-appointed governor said the sale "buys us the time we need to tackle…
April 29, 2011
Gansevoort signs with private jet company
The Gansevoort Hotel Group in New York City, with one of its flagship hotels being in the Turks and Caicos Islands has selected JetFlite International (JFI) as their exclusive private aviation provider. The new partnership presents a collection…
April 29, 2011
TCI Policeman to answer to gun charge on May 2nd
Officer Dwayne Williams appeared before Magistrate Clifton Warner charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear. He was represented by defence attorney Oliver Smith and Principal Crown counsel JoAnne Meloche represented the…